Magic: The Gathering

Psychic Strike

Gatecrash 189 • common

Set: Gatecrash
Collector number: 189
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana black mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Black · Blue
Artist: Mathias Kollros
Market price: $0.30

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$0.30market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.26 – $0.38 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Psychic Strike is a common card from the Gatecrash set, identified by collector number 189. As a card that functions as both a counterspell and a method for a player to put cards from the top of an opponent's library into their graveyard, it offers a dual-purpose tactical advantage at the table.

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Card face

What it does

Counter target spell. Its controller mills two cards.

Until more information could be gleaned about Niv-Mizzet's intentions, Lazav took every opportunity to stall his experiments.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Psychic Strike was introduced in the 2013 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Gatecrash, serving as a signature counterspell for the Dimir guild. Its mechanical function reflects the guild's identity on the plane of Ravnica, which focuses on clandestine activities, information control, and the manipulation of the opponent's resources through mill mechanics.

The artwork was illustrated by Clint Cearley, who utilized a visual style consistent with the dark, urban fantasy aesthetic of the Dimir. The piece depicts the mental intrusion characteristic of the guild's operations, aiming to evoke a sense of psychic disruption rather than simple physical negation. Upon its release, it became a staple in Dimir-aligned control decks in the Standard format due to its efficiency and the added value of the mill effect.

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About

About Psychic Strike

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